
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Matala, a city in Huíla, Angola in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Matala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Matala | |
| State | Huíla | |
| Country | Angola | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 78,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Huíla | #2 of 9 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Angolan Kwanza | |
| Code ISO-4217 | AOA | |
| Symbol | Kz | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +244 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ao | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,238 | |
| In Feet | 4,062 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -14.73 | |
| Longitude | 15.03 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.733° S 15.035° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 43' 58" S 15° 2' 5" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 43.96' S 15° 2.09' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Huíla Capital | 167 km West of Lubango | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Okalongo, Namibia (303 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:16 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Luanda |
Matala is a city situated in Huíla, Angola, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Matala as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Huíla
The latitude and longitude of Matala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,238 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Matala on the map
Matala runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Matala run on Angolan Kwanza (AOA), shown with the symbol Kz. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Matala exchange rates
To ring a number in Matala from outside Angola, dial +244 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Matala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Matala ranks #2 of 9 cities in Huíla. It lies about 167 km West of Lubango, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Huíla market. › Cities near Matala
Matala has a recorded population of approximately 78,000 people. That places it #2 of 9 cities with population data in Huíla. Browse more cities in Huíla for comparison.
Matala keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 05:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Matala price in Angolan kwanza (AOA), written with the symbol Kz. Check live rates on our Matala currency page.
Matala is about 167 km West of Lubango, the capital of Huíla. See cities near Matala for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Matala lands you closest to Okalongo, Namibia, about 303 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Matala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.